Can’t Win Me Back

“However, just take a look at the situation now. Does Mr. Beckett Senior still care for you? He has been keeping his guard up with you. He’s afraid of you.

“Their little family has been enjoying each other’s company in Solana City. They’ve never shown concern over how you’ve survived through all those nights that were full of pain and suffering!

“It was Jasper who snatched away all that belonged to you. Everything that he now has… Those were supposed to be yours!” Sheryl exclaimed.

Justin picked up another pill and put it in his mouth. He started chewing it. He closed his eyes and mumbled, “Grandpa, you said that he was just a child back then. But you seem to have forgotten that | was also a child at that time.”

Initially, Jasper and Alyssa wanted to stay back. They wanted to accompany Newton. Nonetheless, Newton was adamantly against it. He insisted that they go back home.

“Are you two out of your minds? Go on and enjoy each other’s company. Why do you always want to hang around an old man like me? Have you got too much time on your hands?”

Newton pushed them outside. “It’s time to leave. I’m glad that you came to see me. However, you’ll just be a nuisance to me if you stay for so long! See them off, Ben!”

you sure you want us to

“Yes.”

Alyssa was speechless.

said in a worried tone, “But Grandpa,

will keep you both closely updated about Mr. Newton,” Ben reassured them. Jasper and Alyssa had no other choice. They

had a smile on his face. Instead, he was looking glum. “Mr. Newton, didn’t you want them to stay back? It’s a good chance to spend some time together.

you think I’d still be

uneasy, Ben. If | asked them to stay, they would be able to see that there was something wrong with

because of Mr. Justin?” “There are some things that | can’t explain clearly to you. I’m sure you

worried for Alyssa than Jasper right now! Or how about if | were to go to Belbanks in the next couple of days? | should meet with Mr. Winston to propose Jasper and Alyssa’s marriage! We

down, Mr.

and Ms. Alyssa are now joined at the hip. Even so, their relationship has just stabilized not too long ago. There have been so many ups